This will be my last post on this site and hopefully will be read by those doing any sort of debrief in relation to the bowling and considered by those organising the wpfg2017 in Montreal.
This event suffered on so many levels
1..Lack of knowledge and experience of running a high level bowling tournament.
2..Failure to correctly place bowler in the correct divisions and age groups
even though they had been told either verbally or by email
3..Late notice of scheduling changes
4..Delayed start...This will be my last post on this site and hopefully will be read by those doing any sort of debrief in relation to the bowling and considered by those organising the wpfg2017 in Montreal.
This event suffered on so many levels
1..Lack of knowledge and experience of running a high level bowling tournament.
2..Failure to correctly place bowler in the correct divisions and age groups
even though they had been told either verbally or by email
3..Late notice of scheduling changes
4..Delayed start times and prolonged delays in changing lanes
5..Spliting Divisions to bowl over two days, therefore giving the bowler in the 2nd squad (next day) the knowledge of the top scores to beat.
6..This was a very large bowling alley. Single, Doubles, Team event could have been done on the same day. This would helped with a later start time and negate point 5
7..Recording and collating of the scores. This was so badly done that bowlers were made to wait hours for the medal ceremony, only for medals to be seized back, or no medals awarded due to suspect recording of the scores
8..Posting of daily scores for everyone to see. this helps bowlers and organisers, with finding errors at early stage
9.Total lack of policing the averages.This resulted in a certain bowler whose submitted average placed him in the B Div, when in fact this bowler was a high level bowler and should have been in the Open Div. The organisers should have disqualified that bowler.
10..Implementing a tournament average, policed by the wpfg/cpaf. This has been a problem at various past games. If all events scores are available from previous games, use them as well.
11..Perhaps a New Tournament Director
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The points above are a mixture of my own views and views from others who took part in the bowling. Please take them on board
If mistakes are repeated in Montreal, expect attendances for the bowling in future games to fall off expected levels
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Annette HaynesHere Here!!!! I agree with everything you said. I sure hope someone will take notice and make these changes. 3 years ago

Craig LueckeGuys, I have an update for you regarding the results. Yes, they were incorrectly posted in the Fuse Sport results system which is displayed on our site. Our Deputy Sheriff assigned to the medals has received the corrected results and who will...Guys, I have an update for you regarding the results. Yes, they were incorrectly posted in the Fuse Sport results system which is displayed on our site. Our Deputy Sheriff assigned to the medals has received the corrected results and who will receive a medal shipped to them. You can email her and she can give you the results or tell you where you stand. We will work with Fuse Sport to have them post the correct results as we cannot do that ourselves. I'm just trying to give you an expedited method to get medals to those who deserve them. Just trying to help. email stacie.talbot@fairfax2015.com and provide the details so she can assist you. Show more3 years ago

just checked the record/result for the bowling.. the records cannot be trusted
The results shown for the Mens B Div Doubles are the same as the medal ceremony, which I challenged at the ceremony and was found in my favour.
I got my silver medal at the bowl at the time. I feel sorry for those who have to collate the results from the event coordinators, who are dealing with bad info and thus showing bad result page, on this website

Tiina KautiI just keep looking my husband and his partners double results here.. Some one said to them that they were 12th but if you compare their score to Men A doubles results they should be 5th ( or 2nd in Men LOL! That's all I can do with you 3 years ago

Craig LueckeGuys, I have an update for you regarding the results. Yes, they were incorrectly posted in the Fuse Sport results system which is displayed on our site. Our Deputy Sheriff assigned to the medals has received the corrected results and who will...Guys, I have an update for you regarding the results. Yes, they were incorrectly posted in the Fuse Sport results system which is displayed on our site. Our Deputy Sheriff assigned to the medals has received the corrected results and who will receive a medal shipped to them. You can email her and she can give you the results or tell you where you stand. We will work with Fuse Sport to have them post the correct results as we cannot do that ourselves. I'm just trying to give you an expedited method to get medals to those who deserve them. Just trying to help. email stacie.talbot@fairfax2015.com and provide the details so she can assist you. Show more3 years ago

After a decent sleep and thinking about what took place over the 3 days of bowling, a recurring theme was the coordinator not receiving emails asking questions, or trying to sort out errors in the scheduling . I sent an email direct to cpaf in April with the metropolitan London police lineups, partners for each event, and their averages . It was very clear, who was doing what and with who. I got a response that it had been forwarded to the coordinators. If that happened and it was read certain...After a decent sleep and thinking about what took place over the 3 days of bowling, a recurring theme was the coordinator not receiving emails asking questions, or trying to sort out errors in the scheduling . I sent an email direct to cpaf in April with the metropolitan London police lineups, partners for each event, and their averages . It was very clear, who was doing what and with who. I got a response that it had been forwarded to the coordinators. If that happened and it was read certain errors should not have happened.
It appears that a lot of the blame for the scheduling problem lie direct in California. Unfortunately those running the event in Fairfax took the brunt of the criticism.
Unfortunately those in Fairfax created their own problem with lack of accurate recording of scores with led to chaos at each medal ceremony.Show more

Tiina KautiHello Alan.. do you know who are the real winner in each series? Because there is still tuesday results in showing. Are these also the FINAL results? 3 years ago

Alan HanafinTiina, an overall standing sheet was issued and posted in the alley, I would hope they post this and all the winners on this website. But due to the chaos at each of medal ceremonies, not sure how accurate those results would be.3 years ago

They often state that the Olympics are the biggest sporting event in the world, normally have 9500 competitors. I would argue that, esp after New York games in 2011, who had 18,000 competitors.
How many have registered to compete at Fairfax so far

Have you checked your accounts to see if registration and bowling fees have been taken. If not try to register again. As registration is closed for most events, consider emailing the event organisers at the cpaf.. Address is on the website

Mark Lapinskinice trip. although, after frisco, vegas, and the grand canyon, the rest of it might seem bland. stop in williams, arizona at cruisers cafe 66 and have the beef ribs. my son is still talking about them 2 years later. also, i highly recommend...nice trip. although, after frisco, vegas, and the grand canyon, the rest of it might seem bland. stop in williams, arizona at cruisers cafe 66 and have the beef ribs. my son is still talking about them 2 years later. also, i highly recommend sequoia and kings canyon national parks east of fresno, california. see the general grant and general sherman trees. can easily be done as a drive thru in a day. cheers see ya at the bowling alley.Show more3 years ago

Samuel HoffmanFin, It's a great drive. You'll be traveling much of old Route 66. Lot's of stops along the way...it winds from St. Louis to LA...get your kicks on Route 66. sorry, had to do that. lol3 years ago

Almost there, another 4 weeks today before i leave the UK and head to the States. Flying into San Francisco and spending two weeks slowly driving across the country towards Fairfax. Hopefully find some decent bowling alleys along the route for some practise

Samuel HoffmanAlan, my wife and I are driving from California as well. When do you get into the SF. Maybe I'll come down and we can get a beer?4 years ago

Alan HanafinSam, hope you are well. I get into SF on the afternoon of 15th June, leave on 17th to drive to Las Vegas. How's about lunch in Fishermans Wharf on the 16th after we get back from Alcaltraz trip. 3 years ago

Samuel HoffmanI think we can do that. I won't be leaving before the 20th. Not sure about lunch since I'm teaching ACLS that day. But could definitely meet up later for a bite and a pint?3 years ago

Alan HanafinSam, I wont have a phone when I arrive in SF, but I'm staying in the Mission Inn on Mission st. Love to have a beer either on the 15th or 16th if you get the chance. I'm sure they will take a message. If not I'm sure we will make up for it in...Sam, I wont have a phone when I arrive in SF, but I'm staying in the Mission Inn on Mission st. Love to have a beer either on the 15th or 16th if you get the chance. I'm sure they will take a message. If not I'm sure we will make up for it in Fairfax, like we did in Belfast.Show more3 years ago

I asked this question many months ago, was informed that a standard house pattern would be used. In the absence of recognised pattern, I would like to known the length of the oil in the standard house pattern, if that is what is used.

Have tried to change my initial registering, Website will not allow to easily change. Spent over an hour to try and get my submissions right, but the site will not allow me to change the Divisons that I now want to bowl in, due to changes in the makeup/averages of the Guys coming over from the UK.
Frustrating

Devin ReidAlan Hanafin You are going to want to email the federation about this issue. I attached the email below.
Email: 4info@cpaf.org4 years ago

As bowlers are starting to sign up and maybe looking for partners / teams to compete in all sections of the competition. Can I make a suggestion, when submitting a post, apart from where you are from, also add the section you intend / wish to bowl in (Open, A, B, Grand Masters Divisions), also your expected average for the event.
This will allow those teams with openings to assess if you fit into their teams.

Nice to see a whole loads of photographers coming on board for the games, when you compete, you don't have time to think about recording images of old and new friends whilst competing. When one does, frankly most are only worthy of deletion.
Look forward to viewing these photos in the future. Hope to see a few of you at the bowling

Nice to see a whole loads of photographers coming on board for the games, when you compete, you don't have time to think about recording images of old and new friends whilst competing. When one does, frankly most are only worthy of deletion.
Look forward to viewing these photos in the future. Hope to see a few of you at the bowling

Craig LueckeI am working to get as many photographers to assist the WPFG Federation photographers in building a huge library of photos. We will try to get as many events and athletes as possible. If you could can you repost this in the Photographers group so...I am working to get as many photographers to assist the WPFG Federation photographers in building a huge library of photos. We will try to get as many events and athletes as possible. If you could can you repost this in the Photographers group so the volunteers understand how important this is to the athletes? That would be of great help! Thanks AlanShow more4 years ago